To the point Meaning in English
expression
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt
TOO / tuh / tih THUH / thuh / thee POINT
tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt
TOO thuh / thee POINT
Definition
Describes speech or writing that is clear, concise, and focuses only on the main subject without any unnecessary details.
Usage & Nuances
Used to praise clear, efficient communication, often in business or formal settings. Synonyms include 'concise' and 'direct'. Opposite of 'beating around the bush'. Commonly in phrases like 'keep it to the point' or 'get to the point'.
Spanish: al grano - directo al puntoPortuguese (BR): direto ao pontoPortuguese (PT): direto ao assunto - direto ao pontoChinese (Simplified): 切中要点 - 直截了当Chinese (Traditional): 切中要點 - 直截了當Hindi: सीधे मुद्दे परArabic: مباشر إلى النقطة - دون إطالةBengali: সরাসরি - সংক্ষেপেRussian: по существу - краткоJapanese: 要点を押さえた - 端的なVietnamese: ngắn gọn - đi thẳng vào vấn đềKorean: 간단명료한 - 핵심을 찌르는Turkish: konuya odaklı - özUrdu: سیدھی بات - مختصرIndonesian: langsung pada inti - singkat dan jelas
Example Sentences
Thanks for being to the point—we don’t have much time today.
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I like meetings that are to the point instead of dragging on forever.
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Her answer was to the point and very clear.
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Please keep your comments to the point.
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His speech was short and to the point.
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If you could be more to the point, everyone would understand you better.
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